Body Lotion Recipe
Welcome to the wonderful world of homemade body lotion, where simplicity and skincare come together to create nourishing and luxurious products tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're seeking hydration, soothing relief, or simply indulging in self-care, crafting your own lotions allows you to harness the power of natural ingredients and customize formulations to suit your preferences.Together, we'll explore the art of lotion making, from selecting high-quality ingredients to mastering essential techniques. Along the way, we'll delve into the science of skincare, understanding how each component contributes to the overall efficacy and feel of the final product.
Servings: 10 ounce
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Scale
Ingredients
Water Phase
- 7.26 ounce | 72.6% Distilled Water
- 0.30 ounce | 3% Vegetable Glycerin
- 0.04 ounce | 0.4% Xanthan Gum
Oil Phase
- 0.80 ounce | 8% Shea butter
- 0.15 ounce | 1.5% Cetearyl Alcohol
- 0.30 ounce | 3% Olivem 1000
- 0.80 ounce | 8% Fractionated Coconut Oil
Cool Down
- 0.10 ounce | 1% Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- 0.05 ounce | 0.5% Hydrolyzed Collagen
- 0.10 ounce | 1% Vitamin E Oil
- 0.05 ounce | 0.5% Germall Plus
- 0.10 ounce | 1% Essential oils
Instructions
Water Phase
- Gradually sprinkle the xanthan gum over the glycerin while stirring continuously.
- Slowly add the xanthan gum-glycerin slurry to the water phase while stirring continuously. Then Mix.
Oil Phase
- In the heat-safe container, add the oil phase ingredients.
Heat
- Heat the water and oil phases gently and slowly on a double boiler.
Combine
- Pour the water phase into the oil phase.
- Use an emulsion blender (also known as a stick blender) to mix the two phases together.
Cool Dowm
- After it has cooled down to below 122°F (50°C) add the heat-sensitive ingredients. Mix well.
- Package and enjoy!